Fairfax Practice

There is a new normal for primary care. All requests have a telephone call first and only those not able to be managed safely over the phone are given a face to face appointment. The clinician will wear full PPE. This is to protect patients and staff. This is not over yet!

Self-isolation guidance for positive COVID-19 cases has changed. On days 6 & 7 of self-isolation, you should take a rapid lateral flow test 24 hours apart. If both tests are negative, you can stop self-isolating. The first test must be taken no earlier than day 6. More info👇

The NHS COVID Pass will be unavailable from 10pm this evening until 6am tomorrow morning to allow us to complete some essential updates. If you need your Pass to travel during these times, make sure you have downloaded a copy, or save it to your Apple Wallet or Google Pay.

GP evening+weekend appts including on #bankholidays are available through #Bury’s extended hours service at three ‘hub’ locations. Appts are available on a pre-bookable or book on-the-day basis. Contact you GP Practice for availability. More👉 bit.ly/3gAb1Gg

Spoken to a number of people this week who have received scam emails and calls about Covid vaccine.Sharing this video again to offer advice to anyone. Please RT @FairfaxPractice @jeff_schryer @NHSBuryCCG @BeaconService @BuryVCFA @linds5560 @ChurchLaneCC @walkridepw @IEPrestwich

We are receiving a high volume of calls from pt’s who have received an email about booking a Covid vacc.Pls ignore these emails & do not click on the link, as they are scam emails. When the surgery invites you for your covid vaccination,we will always state Fairfax Group Practice

We’re so sad to hear the news that Captain Sir Tom Moore has passed away following a battle with Covid-19 & pneumonia. Rest in Peace. #CaptainTomMoore

PLEASE ENSURE YOUR CONTACT DETAILS ARE UP TO DATE WITH RECEPTION AS WE ARE CURRENTLY IN THE PROCESS OF CONTACTING PATIENTS BY TELEPHONE TO BOOK IN FOR COVID VACCINES 🌈💉PLEASE NOTE WE ARE CURRENTLY BOOKING OVER 70’s & CLINICALLY EXTREMELY VULNERABLE 💉

We want to say a huge thank you to the @FairfaxPractice GP Practice team for all their fantastic work vaccinating some of our Health and Social care workforce this week. They are true Fed Heroes - and we gave them a token of our appreciation for their hard work 🙏🙏

See below for the list of conditions which can be treated on the new GM minor ailments service. If you don’t pay for prescriptions, you are eligible for free treatment for any of these conditions. Below is also a list of eligible pharmacies.

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay. Do one thing today for better mental health, whether it’s reaching out for support, or helping someone else. Start here > bit.ly/2SF3YA3 #DoOneThing

#Bury #coronavirus #testing update – 21/9/20: Walk-through testing is available at The Mosses Centre, Chesham Fold & Whitefield Library, 10am-3pm, Mon-Fri. You don't have to book but there may be a wait as demand is high. Please only request a test if you have symptoms.

Sometimes things can seem overwhelming, and you may feel you can’t cope. If you’re a young person who feels things are getting too much — learn about the warning signs to look out for and where you can find help. england.nhs.uk/blog/what-to-d…

Are you eligible for a flu vaccination? We now have vaccines in stock. Book online via patient services or contact reception.

If you have any of the coronavirus symptoms, you need to isolate and book a test. For local testing sites, visit bury.gov.uk/coronavirus Call NHS 119 for home test kits and regional testing sites.

Happy 50th Birthday to Dr Kathuria, many happy returns 🥳🎉

We now have flu vaccinations available for over 65’s, and under 65’s at risk. Please visit our website fairfaxgrouppractice.nhs.uk for more information. You can book these appointments online or by calling the surgery.

@askmygp is currently down. Please contact the surgery via telephone if you have an urgent request. We apologise for any inconvenience.

There may be a delay in getting back to you this morning as we can not currently access @askmygp Please call the surgery if you have an urgent medical problem. Apologies for the inconvenience.

AskmyGP is currently down nationally so please ring the surgery if you need a telephone appointment today. Apologies.